Unless you are trying to get pregnant, it can be nerve-wracking when your period doesn’t arrive on time. While it’s normal to experience occasional irregularities, any type of regular delay in your period can be concerning. There are a number of potential explanations for why your period might be late. Before you start worrying too…
Category: Wellness
First Period Gift Ideas
There’s a reason I felt compelled to write about first period gift ideas. Did you receive a gift for your first period? I didn’t. In fact, all I felt during my first menstrual cycle was confusion, embarrassment, and discomfort. That isn’t the experience I wanted my daughter to have. I aim to help her develop…
Periods Heavy All Of a Sudden?
I knew something was wrong in my early twenties when I started bleeding through my pants during my period even though I was wearing a tampon and an overnight pad. When I asked my doctor why are my periods so heavy all of a sudden, she did some tests and discovered that I had fibroids. …
How to Stop Period Cramps
Can we talk about menstrual pain and how to stop period cramps for a minute? Of all the things I passed on to my daughter genetically, I sure wish I could have kept the menstrual cramps to myself. I’ve had challenging periods with really bad PMS since my cycle started. I was diagnosed with fibroids…
How To Help Your Teen Sleep Better
Over the years I’ve picked up some tips for helping my teen sleep better. To be honest, this wasn’t something that was on my radar before. We talk all the time about helping babies and little kids get more rest. Good sleep is important as kids get older, too. Teens often have the reputation of…